Re: [CBQ] Two tone cabs [1 Attachment]

["BRIAN PAUL EHNI bpehni@gmail.com [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>]

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From: CB&Q Group <cbq@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: CB&Q Group <cbq@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 12:12 PM
To: CB&Q Group <cbq@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [CBQ] Two tone cabs

This may be the clearest example.  And let me correct myself; the dome wrappers were black (as were the cab sides so the aluminum lettering appeared sharper) and the tops and bases were the green color of the boiler jacket.
 
http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll22/id/42914/rec/2
 
Hol
 

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To: cbq@yahoogroups.com
From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 11:04:53 -0600
Subject: RE: [CBQ] Two tone cabs

 

Again here it's hard to see until you look at the domes.
 
http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll22/id/42943/rec/2
 
Hol
 

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To: cbq@yahoogroups.com
From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 11:00:21 -0600
Subject: RE: [CBQ] Two tone cabs

 

Note in this view that everything appears to be the same color -- until you study the domes and see that the wrappers are the presumably dark green color, and the boiler jacket undoubtedly is too, but it doesn't differentiate well from the black in this particular lighting.
 
http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll22/id/42942/rec/4
 
Hol
 

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To: cbq@yahoogroups.com
From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 10:56:54 -0600
Subject: RE: [CBQ] Two tone cabs

 

OK, they are:
 
http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll22/id/42969/rec/1
 
http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll22/id/42912/rec/1
 
As with most roads, it was passenger power that got the special treatment.
 
Hol
 

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To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 12:52:05 -0400
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Two tone cabs

 

April 9, 2015

 

Hol - Yes, please reference the Otto Perry images. Thanks - Louis

 

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL

 

In a message dated 4/9/2015 11:43:46 A.M. Central Daylight Time, CBQ@yahoogroups.com writes:

Looking at the photo, I would suggest that it shows a fairly common occurrence, particular during the Depression period of the 1930s:  When the lettering or herald on a locomotive became worn or faded it was standard practice to repaint only the necessary area -- the cab and tender sides -- and apply new lettering and heralds.  I have a copy of a letter somewhere in my files stating that, even with the poor economy, heralds and lettering were to be kept in good condition, and this was the least expensive way of doing it.  Also, there is simply no record anywhere of the Burlington painting boiler jackets, domes  and cylinder jackets any color except gloss black during the 20th Century, though many roads, including the C&S, did just that.  And the C&S did it for 10 years or more after being acquired by the Q.  If anyone's interested, I'll reference a couple of Otto Perry photos that clearly show this.
 
Hol
 

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To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 14:23:53 +1200
Subject: [CBQ] Two tone cabs

 

Among a large number of steam photos on eBay today is item 400899332022, a photo of G-3 #1432 with no date or location

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Y540-RP-1930-40s-CB-Q-RAILROAD-TRAIN-ENGINE-1432-/400899332022?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d577657b6  

I notice that the top half of the cab (and the bulk of the boiler) is much lighter in colour than the rest of the loco and the tender, and I can’t remember this issue being previously discussed. Looking at other locos suggests that they might also have paler cabs, although the difference is not pronounced. Comments?

Rupert Gamlen
Auckland NZ

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